BROWSING: 5G

T-Mo seeks to tap developers: ‘Foster, fuel and fund’

T-Mobile US has set its sights on expanding its support for 5G ecosystem development, with a new developer platform, a new collaboration and testing facility and new partnerships with Disney StudioLab and Red Bull focused on 5G-driven entertainment and sports content creation. T-Mobile US...

How does network automation help 5G?

Network automation and zero-touch networking is the essential technology that enables 5G and the cloud to work.

As private networks for enterprise IoT accelerate, a security gap is widening

OneLayer envisions enterprise-grade security for private cellular networks As enterprises spanning verticals invest in digital transformation strategies with an eye on doing more with less, global adoption of private networks, both 4G and 5G, is poised for a major ramp in investment. While private networks...

Lexmark adds edge AI solution to industrial IoT suite for smart manufacturing

Print services company Lexmark has stepped up its adventures in IoT service provision with the introduction of a new edge AI solution for Industry 4.0 projects, and for the manufacturing sector, in particular. The firm noted the trend towards edge computing in the industrial...

A deeper dive into 5G Infrastructure (Reader Forum)

Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB) can open doors to a more flexible densification strategy, allowing operators to quickly add new base stations using wireless backhaul 5G New Radio (NR) is a global standard that enhances the 5G wireless air interface. NR will provide a much...

How is 5G shaping the metaverse?

To get the metaverse to work for everyone, 5G needs to change. The metaverse can help make 5G work for everyone, too.

Editorial Webinar: The green credentials of 5G and IoT—can technology help save the world?

The powerful combination of 5G and the internet of things, complemented by supporting players such as mobile edge computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, are billed as key to digitizing vertical industries and commerce. The same companies looking to buy and sell this connected...

‘5G was born in the cloud,’ says STL exec at MWC Barcelona

STL’s Access Solutions CEO discusses the ‘fundamental change’ taking place in telecom and what this change means for the company and the industry as a whole At Mobile World Congress Barcelona, Chris Rice, the Access Solutions CEO at STL, spoke with RCR Wireless News about...

KDDI-owned Soracom sets up IoT roaming with Orange, plans to go ‘global’

KDDI-owned IoT provider Soracom has announced a deal with Orange to expand its network for IoT connectivity “around the world”. The arrangement allows Japan-based Soracom to take advantage of Orange’s roaming partnerships with 700 network operators in 220 markets, managed by its wholesale division...

Germany unveils ‘Gigabit Strategy’ to boost fiber, 5G deployments

In terms of fiber build, the "Gigabit Strategy' aims to increase acceptance of new construction techniques such as microtrenching Germany's Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) unveiled its latest "Gigabit Strategy" that outlines a number of key goals, including the supply of at...

Wireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS) with Justin Marron of SVP

Nicknamed the fourth utility, Wireless is an integral part of business and social connection today. Carrie Charles welcomes Justin Marron, the Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Venue Partners (SVP) - which offers Wireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS). The goal is to deliver all-inclusive, turnkey,...

What is mTRP for URLLC?

3GPP Release 17 unlocks better Multiple Transmission and Reception Point (mTRP) performance for low-latency and high-bandwidth 5G services.

What is 5G RAN slicing?

5G RAN slicing is part of an edge-to-edge (E2E) network slicing strategy to guarantee predictable Quality of Service (QoS).

Kagan: Will 2022 AT&T Analyst and Investor Day growth strategy work?

AT&T is explaining their recovery path at their 2022 AT&T Analyst and Investor Day. They laid out their growth strategy going forward after they complete their WarnerMedia divestiture. Based on what they say, they are now on a recovery path after struggling over the...

Editorial Report: Optimizing and monitoring maturing 5G networks

Low latency, ultra-reliability, fast speeds -- 5G networks promise it all. How do operators and vendors make sure that they're truly delivering, particularly when it comes to serving enterprises? What changes are necessary to optimize and monitor 5G networks when you're using them to...

What is the impact of the current semiconductors supply chain on the 5G agenda?

Constraints on the supply chain are disproportionately impacting the non-advanced chipset market, signaling a particular challenge for 5G Global supply-chain constraints, driven mostly by the COVID-19 pandemic, are continuing to impact nearly every industry, even as much of the world is returning to pre-pandemic life....

Volvo Cars uses artificial intelligence for automated inspection in the US

The system utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning to check tires, underbody components and vehicle exteriors   Volvo Cars USA announced a new program to equip U.S. retailers with automated vehicle-inspection systems using artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) technology that aim to improve customer satisfaction...

Smartphone matchup: 5G devices speeds are 1.5-3x faster than 4G, Opensignal finds

Which mobile network a user is on doesn't solely determine their experience; the age, model and/or capability of their device plays a critical role as well. In recent analysis comparing 4G and 5G user experiences, Opensignal looked at an apples-to-apples comparison on how devices...

Galaxy S22 Ultra review—great mix of camera and productivity (Analyst Angle)

During Samsung's announcement of Galaxy S22 phones, I tweeted that it's all about the camera. But after using Galaxy S22 Ultra for the last few weeks, I have realized that it's not just the camera, but productivity as well, thanks to Samsung's hallmark, built-in...

France launches new measures to boost industrial 5G adoption

Vertical sectors in France are already permitted to use frequencies in the 2.6GHz and 26GHz bands for industrial 5G   The French government announced new measures aimed at promoting access to 5G for manufacturers and vertical sectors in the country, with the aim of accelerating the...

India’s state-run telco BSNL to launch 4G, 5G NSA in August: Report

BSNL aims to launch its 5G SA network in India in the third quarter of 2023 India’s state-owned telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) expects to launch commercial 4G services as well as its 5G network in Non-Standalone (NSA) mode in August, local newspaper The...

What 5G location services improvements are in Release 17?

‘Enhancement to the 5GC location services’, included in Release 17, aims to provide support for very low latency and very high accuracy positioning According to the 3GPP, the work item dubbed ‘Enhancement to the 5GC location services’, included in Release 17, aims to provide support...

Is mmWave key to consumer 5G success?

Finding the right match for mmWave in consumer 5G means both identifying business cases and building technology to support them.

Volt Active Data & STL Partners Report: The CIO’s Guide to 5G as a Growth Engine

The true 5G revenue opportunity lies in nascent enterprise use cases such as network slicing. But sadly, most of today’s telco business support systems aren’t ready for a truly 5G future. They lack the ability to: • Monitor dynamic services for device volumes at scale• Support low...